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Shamwow, or Wow Of A Sham?

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BY NOW, MOST OF YOU HAVE SEEN the television commercial for a towel-like product called Shamwow.  The play on words implicates that the product has a moisture-removing quality similar to a chamois cloth.

The video plug shows some irritating personality demonstrating all the wonderful uses for the Shamwow and it leaves you wondering if it really does all these marvelous tasks.

Despite what the commercial says, they are available in stores for the same price (without the ridiculous “shipping and handling” charges).

So what’s the scoop?  Does the Shamwow really soak up the liquids like they claim?  KVUE-TV in Austin, Texas, took the Shamwow out to the public and tested it out.  See how their un-scientific test turned out in this video report:

This posting has been presented as a public service by Firegeezer.  We are not related in any way (thank goodness) to Vince or any officers of the Shamwow company.

Posted by on January 23, 2009 • Filed under: shopping
  • Dierdre Ewing

    Vince Offer, the personality on the commercials, is actually a pretty damn great person. He was targeted as ‘fair game’ by the Church of Scientology, and they basically destroyed his life and livelihood. He found himself selling salad choppers, and built himself up from that point into a major commercial phenomenon.

    As if that isn’t awesome enough, he spends the money he’s earning to sue the Church of Scientology for its actions against him. I think he’s a hero against a proven destructive and deadly cult.

    Yeah, he’s got a strong personality and is cheesy. But he’s a salesman… what do you expect? He’s pretty funny, and he’s not yelling at you like Billy Mays. His two products I’m aware of, that towel and the chopper, both get high marks from reviewers.

    I think you’re view that there would be something shameful in being associated with this man is a bit unfair.

  • Dierdre Ewing

    Vince Offer, the personality on the commercials, is actually a pretty damn great person. He was targeted as ‘fair game’ by the Church of Scientology, and they basically destroyed his life and livelihood. He found himself selling salad choppers, and built himself up from that point into a major commercial phenomenon.

    As if that isn’t awesome enough, he spends the money he’s earning to sue the Church of Scientology for its actions against him. I think he’s a hero against a proven destructive and deadly cult.

    Yeah, he’s got a strong personality and is cheesy. But he’s a salesman… what do you expect? He’s pretty funny, and he’s not yelling at you like Billy Mays. His two products I’m aware of, that towel and the chopper, both get high marks from reviewers.

    I think you’re view that there would be something shameful in being associated with this man is a bit unfair.